IKEA Plans First Ohio Store

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West Chester, Ohio, IKEA announced that it will build its first Ohio store in the Cincinnati suburb of West Chester. A 339,000-sq.-ft. store is planned on 56 acres about 25 miles north of Cincinnati. IKEA said it would be selling about six acres for retail and restaurant uses. The store will include three model homes, a children's play area and a 300-seat restaurant, the company said. The store is expected to open in fall 2007.